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Julianne Mattson Krogstad

Headwaters of Healing Therapy, PLLC

LMFT

Licensed In:
Alaska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin
“I work with couples who are desiring to strengthen their relationship and also who may have some stuck patterns that feel discouraging to them. I also work with adult individuals who find that despite their best efforts, they feel like they can't get to a place of peace and contentment in their relationships or even within themselves. They find themselves feeling like they are spinning their wheels, trying harder, but still not quite able to be who they know they could be. Often they are quite competent at work, but find challenges in their interpersonal relationships and find themselves caught up in remorse or self-condemnation, thinking if they could just try harder or be more consistent they would finally get it right. They often have hurts around family of origin dynamics or church systems and feel a sense of inadequacy and not measuring up. I work with clients who would like spiritual direction. This is separate from therapy and is not regulated by therapy licensing boards. This is detailed more on my website.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Aging · Anxiety · Burnout · Codependency · Divorce · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Menopause & Perimenopause · Older Adults & Aging · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss
katheryn brauckmann

Totum Counseling and Consulting Services LLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Pennsylvania
“Adults 17 and older. Individuals”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Quincy Hock

Transformative Intimacy LLC

LMFT

Licensed In:
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire
“I work primarily with couples and other relational units (triads, families, etc) as well as individuals often dealing with relationship issues. I have experience supporting couples navigating infidelity, high conflict, infertility/family planning and parenting, substance abuse, and mental health issues.”
Services:
Clinical Supervision, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Autism · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Substance Use
Renata E. Perelman

SLM Counseling

LCPC

Licensed In:
Illinois
“I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder of SLM Counseling, a hybrid therapy practice based in Chicago. I work with adults across Illinois who are high functioning navigating anxiety, childhood and family trauma, and survivors of abuse.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Codependency · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Perfectionism · Sexual Abuse
Abby Goldsby

Echo Psychotherapy PDX

LPC

Licensed In:
Oregon, Vermont
“If you've experienced dysfunction in your upbringing, it's normal to experience chronic shame, interpersonal patterns like people pleasing or attachment difficulties, dysregulation such as dissociation or reactivity, unwanted coping strategies, being “self-aware” while still stuck, and dissonance between what is rationally known and what feels emotionally true. Let's understand how these symptoms make sense for you on a deep and personal level, and work with them instead of against them. I work with adults across the lifespan and offer specialized care for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Dissociative Disorders · Trauma & PTSD
Jamie Faraone

Addiction Healing Alliance, LLC

LAAC (AZ), LICDC (OH)

Licensed In:
Arizona, Ohio
“Teenagers and adults who are struggling with addiction of any kind, as well as those who struggle with substance abuse problems.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Grief · Hoarding · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Relationship Issues · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health
Jane Korson

Chrysalis Counseling

LMSW, LCSW

Licensed In:
Michigan
“You feel like your emotions are too much for other people. You struggle to speak up and feel confident in yourself. As a result, you keep a lot in and just try your best to put a smile on your face and keep going. You often wonder if other people feel this way. You think that there is something wrong with you for having a big heart and caring too much in a world that seems scary and cruel. It may be difficult to feel connected to others and lonely. You're not sure if anyone really cares as much as you do. You feel if people were to really see you, they would not want to be around you and will leave.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Codependency · Depression · Mood Disorders · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Lily Haynes

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LICSW

Licensed In:
Colorado, Florida, Massachusetts
“I most often work with adults in their 20s and 30s who struggle with experiences like anxious thoughts or body sensations, people pleasing, perfectionism, difficulties in relationships, feelings of depression, a judgmental/critical inner voice, trauma, processing childhood stuff, and working to develop a more positive sense of self. I also work with couples who want to work on communication, meeting each other’s needs, and more deeply understanding one another.”
Services:
Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Destinee Barker, LCSW, PMH-C

Bloom Within Counseling PLLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Tennessee, Texas
“I work with individuals across Tennessee navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, including anxiety, depression, mood changes, identity shifts, and adjustment to new roles. I also work with couples seeking support with communication, connection, and life transitions, as well as teens who need a safe, affirming space to explore emotions, stress, and relationships. I provide virtual, evidence-based, compassionate perinatal mental health care. I accept Cigna, Aetna, and CHAMPVA, with BCBS and Tricare pending, and I am currently accepting new clients.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Attachment · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Gender Identity · Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Men’s Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Kylie Rogan

Ember Psychotherapy Collective

LICSW

Licensed In:
Massachusetts
“My ideal client is someone who is ready and motivated to dive in head first into their healing journey. Someone who knows they have their “stuff” but really wants to explore where it all stems from. I love working with those clients who just trying to figure it all out in this life (I see you, Millennials) and who are navigating the transitions and curveballs that can be thrown our way. I love meeting the client where they’re at to begin with, but don’t be surprised when I push you a little bit. I’ve been told that I have a really great way of understanding mental health, but I’m also known not to sugar coat the realities.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anger Management · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Depression · Divorce · Life Transitions · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Tiffany Corey

ThrivePath Wellness and Consulting PLLC

LCMHCA

Licensed In:
North Carolina
“I work with adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, emotional overwhelm, and the impact of chronic stress or trauma. Many of my clients are high-achieving, deeply reflective, and feel disconnected from themselves despite outward success. I support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relational challenges, and nervous system dysregulation. I have a particular passion for working individuals, creatives, caregivers, and those unpacking cultural, generational, or systemic stress. My clients often seek a space where they can slow down, reconnect with their bodies, explore meaning, and build a life that feels aligned rather than performative.”
Services:
Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Life Transitions · Spirituality · Women’s Mental Health
Courtney Kirschten

Surviving to Thriving Services PLLC

LPC, NCC

Licensed In:
Colorado
“I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, and low self-esteem. Many of my clients are highly sensitive, self-aware, and deeply caring people who feel exhausted from carrying so much for others. Together, we focus on building confidence, emotional resilience, healthier boundaries, self-understanding, and lasting change in both internal experiences and daily life.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Behavioral Issues · Body Dysmorphia · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Eating Disorders · Executive Coaching · Faith-Based Care · Gender Identity · Men’s Mental Health · Older Adults & Aging · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD · Weight Loss · Women’s Mental Health

About Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Use the directory above to find a therapist who offers this approach. Compare profiles for their approach, availability, fees, and insurance.

Select the states where you’ll attend sessions, then ask the therapist to confirm they can work with you in each state.

What to expect

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapy approach built around the idea that you may have different inner parts or sides of yourself. Despite the name, it usually focuses on your inner world, not family therapy with your relatives in session.

Some parts try to protect you by worrying, criticizing, avoiding, shutting down, or staying in control. IFS helps you get curious about those reactions instead of fighting them, so you can understand what they are trying to do for you.

In online sessions, a therapist may guide you to notice thoughts, emotions, body cues, and patterns, then help you identify and understand the parts involved.

People often explore IFS for trauma-related patterns, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, people-pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or repeating relationship conflicts. If you want therapy that feels reflective, compassionate, and focused on your inner world, IFS may be a useful approach to consider.

How to choose a therapist

Not every therapist who offers Internal Family Systems (IFS) uses it the same way. Some use it as their main framework, while others blend it with other approaches or use parts work more loosely.

As you compare profiles, notice whether the therapist says IFS is central to their work, which concerns they use it for, and whether their style sounds gentle, structured, direct, or more open-ended.

Before booking, ask whether they offer IFS-centered work, IFS-informed therapy, or a blend, how they pace deeper work, and what support they offer if strong emotions come up. A good fit often depends on feeling understood, not rushed, and comfortable with the therapist’s communication style.

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Questions about this approach

How do I use this page to find an online therapist who offers Internal Family Systems (IFS)?

Start with the state where you will physically be during sessions, since telehealth availability depends on licensure. Then use filters for insurance, age group, language, service type, and therapy type. Look for profiles that specifically mention Internal Family Systems (IFS). Some therapists also use parts work language, so it helps to confirm whether they actively offer IFS or a broader parts-based approach before you book.

What should I ask before booking?

Ask how the therapist uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) in online sessions, whether it is a main approach or one tool among others, and what the first few appointments usually look like. You can also ask how they pace parts work, how they handle trauma, whether they work with your age group or concerns, and how payment, insurance, cancellations, and video sessions are handled. Good questions help you judge both fit and logistics.

Does my therapist have to be licensed in my state, and what happens if I travel out of state?

In most cases, yes. For telehealth, your therapist usually needs to be licensed in the state where you are physically located during the appointment, not just the state where you live. If you travel out of state, your therapist may or may not be able to keep seeing you during that time. Start with the states where you expect to be during sessions, or browse our find a therapist licensed in multiple states page.

Can Internal Family Systems (IFS) be done virtually through telehealth therapy, or does parts work need to happen in person?

Yes. Internal Family Systems (IFS) can often work well by video because much of the process involves talking, noticing thoughts and body sensations, and tracking which part of you is showing up. Many therapists adapt the pace for telehealth by building in grounding, check-ins, and time to settle before ending. If you are considering online IFS, ask how the therapist structures virtual sessions and what they do when deeper material comes up.

Who is Internal Family Systems (IFS) best for?

Internal Family Systems (IFS) can be a good fit if you often feel torn between different parts of yourself, like one part that wants closeness and another that pulls away, or one part that pushes hard while another feels overwhelmed. People explore IFS for trauma-related patterns, anxiety, shame, self-criticism, relationship struggles, emotional shutdown, or people-pleasing. It may appeal to you if you want a compassionate way to understand inner conflict, not just push symptoms away.

Do Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists need special certification or training, and what is the difference between IFS-informed, trained, and certified therapy?

Therapists vary in how much IFS education they have. IFS-informed usually means they use IFS ideas or parts language. IFS-trained often means formal Internal Family Systems training, and certified usually indicates a formal added credential beyond training. Ask how they learned the model and how central IFS is in their work.

Does insurance cover online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, and how does payment usually work?

Insurance coverage usually depends on the therapist’s license, your plan, and whether the provider is in network. Some online therapists bill insurance directly. Others are private pay and may offer a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. Before booking, ask about session fees, copays, deductibles, sliding-scale spots, cancellation fees, and whether they can help you verify benefits for telehealth therapy.

When is online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy not the right choice?

Online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy may not be the best fit during an immediate crisis, when emergency support is needed, when a higher level of care is required, or when you do not have a private space or reliable internet connection. It may also be worth pausing if you feel too activated to stay present in virtual sessions. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, contact local emergency services or call or text 988 right away.

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